Project Assistant - TB Program
Scope of Work
JOB TITLE: Project Assistant - TB Program (Short-term)
JOB LOCATION: Selected Districts in Indonesia
REPORTS TO: Senior TB Manager or his designee
PROJECT: United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) Global Health
Supply Chain Program - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Indonesia
OVERVIEW:
The USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement & Supply Management
project (GHSC-PSM) is being implemented by Chemonics International. GHSC-PSM is
the primary vehicle through which USAID 1) procures and provides health
commodities, 2) provides technical assistance to improve partner country
management of the health supply chain, and 3) collaborates with key
international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
In Indonesia, GHSC-PSM operates under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded task order to conduct HIV and tuberculosis supply
chain strengthening activities that support Indonesia on its journey to
self-reliance. The focus of the project in Indonesia is to provide technical
assistance in supply chain management to the Ministry of Health for HIV, TB,
and laboratory commodities, in support of the national HIV/AIDS and TB programs
in the country. At the national level, the project supports the Directorate of
Direct Infectious Disease Control (Sub-directorates HIV/AIDS and TB), the
Directorate of Quality and Health Services Accreditation (Laboratory services),
and the Directorate of Public Medicine and Health Supplies. The project
provides support to Jakarta Province and selected districts in some provinces
based on request from USAID.
Based on the National Strategy for TB Control in Indonesia 2020-2024, it is
targeted that the proportion of all TB cases detected using TCM is 65% by 2021.
The target number of health facilities equipped with TCM as an initial TB
examination in 2021 is 1,744 health facilities and the target number of TCM
machine needs in 2021 is 1,796 tools. As of November 2020,1158 TCM, devices
have been distributed in 496 districts / cities in 652 hospitals, 420 health
centers, and 25 laboratories.
However, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on TB outcomes.
Indonesia had a decline of 40% in estimated DS-TB notifications from 2019 to
2020 (as of December 2020). As the major technical assistance provider, it is
critical that USAID responds rapidly and strategically to this situation, with
a particular focus on interventions that: (a) have the potential to directly
impact TB notifications, particularly screening and testing; and (b) build on
the strengths of the existing mission portfolios. For this reason, USAID has
developed a TB Recovery Plan, to start immediately and to last up to December
2021.
SUMMARY:
The Project Assistant - TB Program will provide technical and operational
support for program coordination, laboratory and supply chain strengthening for
these programs. This position reports to the Senior TB Manager or his designee
of the GHSC-PSM Project in Indonesia. The Project Assistant - TB Program
(based in selected districts) to support the TB Recovery Plan of the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Health Supply Chain
Program - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Indonesia.
The selected Districts:
Kabupaten Indramayu (1 Person)
Kota Semarang (1 Person)
Kota Lubuk Linggau (1 Person)
Kota Surabaya (1 Person)
Kabupaten Karawang (1 Person)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Analyze data on TB diagnostics and provide recommendations to the
program in selected districts.
* Provide mapping and analysis of the current Xpert networking and
Xpert lab workload in selected districts.
* Optimize the network by changing the referral route based on
HCFs-Xpert lab distance and workload where required and adding more HCFs and /
or prisons in the networking.
* Support training additional non-Xpert HCFs in SITB, SITRUST, and
specimen packaging.
* Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the specimen transportation
activity.
* Facilitate meeting coordination, discussion with all related
stakeholder in selected district.
* Develop ToR and propose budget activities including facilitating the
trainings and meetings.
* Conduct data validation followed by socialization and evaluation
meetings to optimize cartridge consumption.
* Conduct monitoring cartridge expiry at central and selected
provincial and districts level after data validation.
* Develop a performance report to track timeliness and accuracy of data
reporting from facilities.
* Provide feedback/recommendations for improving TB laboratory
commodities data quality and reliability.
* Provide technical assistance to Districts in developing an early
warning stock out monitoring system and stock availability tool for Cartridges.
* Assist DHO with collecting and analyzing GeneXpert data using
third-party software and paper-based systems.
* Work closely with the GHSC-PSM M&E Officer to develop project
indicators and a monitoring system.
* Maintain open communication and good working relationships with all
stakeholders as well as other key partners.
* Foster relationships and communication between relevant government
stakeholders, as well as external technical partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree, Clinical Degree or a Degree in Public Health,
Pharmacy, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field required.
* 1-2 years of experience in health programs, preferable in public
health management. Experience working in TB programs would be a strong
advantage, but fresh talented graduates from the Public Health Management
School are welcome to apply.
* Demonstrated strong understanding of relationships and coordination
of health program in provincial or districts level.
* Demonstrated understanding of TB Laboratory and supply chain concepts.
* Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the
project's activities and support project supervision.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health
facilities and health offices.
* Ability to contribute to capacity building efforts and work with
colleagues in diverse cultures.
* Ability to work independently.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both
verbally and in writing.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION:
The Project Assistant - TB Program will report directly to the Senior TB
Manager of the GHSC-PSM Project in Indonesia or his/her designee.
Duration of the contract
The Duration of Contract up to March 2022, subject to extension.
When you are interested on the above position and consider that you possess the
necessary qualification, please submit your job application consisting of
updated curriculum vitae, cover letter to:
indonesiarecruit@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:indonesiarecruit@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
with E-mail subject: Project Assistant - TB Program - your Preferred Districts
DEADLINE:
December 5, 2021
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not
discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
